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S184 AMD

1998 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,275 mi
Last recorded99,275 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 AMD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 96,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 93,576 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,275 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,275 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,725 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,088 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 69,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,396 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,139 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 64,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,998 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,568 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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S184 AMD is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 121,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S184 AMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S184 AMD registered?

S184 AMD is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S184 AMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S184 AMD shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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